Fantasia Barrino

Former "Idol" contestant Fantasia Barrino won acclaim for her star turn in "The Color Purple." Laura Osnos, picked by television viewers to star as Sandy in ... and more »

Even "American Idol" winners like Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks and Fantasia Barrino have drifted out of the spotlight. When the double bill of pop/jazz ...

She received a 1.3 million vote edge over her competitor, Diana DeGarmo. Billings is no stranger to promotions, having coordinated concerts, ...

American Idol “stars” are all over the place: Diana degarmo in Hairspray, Clay Aiken in Spamalot, Fantasia Barrino in The Color Purple, Taylor Hicks in ...

Look at what some of the past "Idol" winners have been doing: Fantasia Barrino boosted the box office of "The Color Purple" during her Broadway and touring ...

But sometimes fate and Idol watchers are unkind, and Jennifer Hudson was knocked off in seventh place. Fantasia Barrino went on to clain that season's big ...

LaToya London, the fourth runner-up to winner Fantasia Barrino on the 2004 season of "American Idol," portrays Celie's sister, Nettie. ...

Why would Fantasia Barrino date a married man? Fantasia Barrino, the 25 year old 2004 American Idol winner, has had a life that would be considered hard ... American Idol' Winner Fantasia Barrino Steals Married ManSnark Food Antwaun Cook is Fantasia Barrino Affair?Right On Music

Fantasia Barrino reads from her book LIFE IS NOT A FAIRYTALE. You don't want to miss this ... fantasia barrino american idol comedy fairytale ... hk.video.yahoo.com

Former American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino wa a no show at today's "Color Purple" show at McCormick Place's Aire Crown Theatre ... clipsyndicate.com

By CBS News Diana DeGarmo just missed being crowned 'American Idol,' finishing as the runner-up to Fantasia Barrino. But the future looks bright for the 16-year-old, who dropped by The Early Show to chat. Diana DeGarmo just missed being crowned 'American Idol,' finishing as the runner-up to Fantas...

By CBS News Last season's "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino dropped by The Early Show to chat about her first album and sing "Truth Is." Last season's "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino dropped by The Early Show to chat about her first album and sing "Truth Is."

Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV Two years ago Crawford made her Broadway debut in "The Color Purple" with "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino. During her 10 months with "Purple," she also appeared with another "Idol" alum, Jennifer Hudson, in the "Sex and the City" film. ...

Jennifer Hudson nearly quit her singing career after finding out that her family was murdered in October 2008. Opening up the matter is her fellow "American Idol" alum, Fantasia Barrino, in an interview with Essence Magazine. "What happened to her was ...

By Jeanne Dupuis According to The Hollywood Reporter, former American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino will be starring in a new unscripted series on VH1.  The show, which is currently planned to premiere in early 2010, will chronicle her life as a recording artist and single mother. 

 CA - Jason Hughes Fantasia Barrino is getting her own reality show on VH1 and it doesn't have anything to do with skanks or dating! Fantasia won American Idol way back in Season 3, had her own Lifetime movie and a successful book and musical accolades to spare. ...

 IA would fit in with the power ballads on “American Idol.” (LaToya London, who plays Celie’s sister, was one of the so-called “three divas” from “Idol”’s third season, along with Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino, who starred in the musical in New York ...

 CA It ain't bad to be "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino right now ... girl says she's got a job, a couple of homes -- and a booty that just won't quit!!! Take a wild guess which of the above our cameraman was most excited about. 2. ...

By mj Jennifer Hudson received 7 nods when nominations for the 40th NAACP awards were announced today. The awards will be handed out February 12 in Los Angeles and will air on FOX. Jordin Sparks received a nod for “No Air”, competing in an Idol! Smackdown! in the Duo Group or Collaboration categor...

By mj One of Fantasia Barrino’s homes is going up for auction Monday, and according to the NY Post, she’s been ignoring attempts by the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, sheriff’s deputy’s to contact her. According to the Post, Fantasia has had prior financial problems:

By The Huffington Post News Editors RALEIGH, N.C. — "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino is again finding that, like the title of her autobiography, life is not a fairy tale. Barrino, whose autobiography is titled "Life is Not a Fairy Tale," has rapidly ascended to stardom after winning the third season of "American Idol"...

By J. Harvey American Idol season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino performed at the memorial for the slain members of Jennifer Hudson's family in Chicago yesterday. Fantasia sang a gospel song called "Your Grace and Mercy", and reportedly sang directly to Jennifer and grasped her hand at one point as she wa...

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By mj The three-hour funeral reached an emotional peak when American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino sang a gospel classic, “Your Grace and Mercy”. Calling the Hudsons “my family,” she walked off the stage and into the aisle where she took Jennifer’s hand and sang directly to the actress.

By mj I had this week’s episode, featuring Season 3’s Atlanta Auditions, of American Idol Rewind sitting on my computer…and I nearly forgot about it! After the jump, check out the schedule, and audition videos from Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino and Amy Adams. Jennifer Hudson: Fantasia:

By mj I’m pulling this item out of the headlines thread, because I love me some Fantasia Barrino AND some Jennifer Hudson, and according to Roger Friedman of Fox News, Jennifer’s new album, due to drop next Tuesday, will feature a duet between the two Divas from Season 3.  The song is called  “I’m...

Fantasia’s Idol victory over runner-up Diana DeGarmo was merely the start to her career. In June, 2004 she released “I Believe” which shot to number one on the Billboard 200 pop album chart. The thirteen-track album, “Free Yourself” was released shortly thereafter and received four Gram...

By TMZ Staff Filed under: American Idol, Drunks. TMZ.com: David Archuleta's "Idol" dream wasn't the only thing that got smashed last night -- check out Fantasia's boyfriend!He looked good coming out of dinner -- but less than two hours later, ...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Six Results LaKisha Jones and Fantasia (The Color Purple), Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray), Tamyra Gray (Rent), and Clay Aiken (Spamalot) were all featured, but Tamyra and ... American Idol: Irish eyes aren't smiling Variety

American Idol Results: Simon Likes Me (This Week) Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino, Runner-up to Fantasia - Diana DeGarmo, Season 6's LaKisha Jones... We heard from season one's Tamyra Gray who placed ... American Idol' Plucks an Irish Rose Zap2it.com

Johnjay and Rich talk to American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino about Idol Gives Back.

Jimmy Eat World, who perform on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Monday. Fantasia Barrino and John Legend, who appear on FOX's 'Idol Gives Back 2008' special on Wednesday. Angie Stone, who performs on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Wednesday.

By Thomas Conner And Fantasia was sporting a new hairstyle, which could best be described as bangs in the front and sheared sides, including one section dyed silver. Asked to explain her new ’do,’ the former ‘‘American Idol’’ champion, who recently ...

By TMZ Staff American Idol" Fantasia Barrino not only blows off her performances -- but her fans too! The singer gave her final "Color Purple" performance on Sunday, and after the show ended at 6:00 PM, fans waited by the stage door to get ...

About seven months after the end of the last season of American Idol, and with under two weeks to go until Season 7 gets going, the question remains... With Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson under their belt, there's no doubt the show has already produced huge st...

By iTunes Before capturing the hearts and votes of millions to become the winner of "American Idol," Fantasia Barrino's life was nothing to celebrate. This single teen mom was faced not only with poverty but with sexual abuse and illiteracy as well. Despite all obstacles, this gutsy gal took a leap o...

Season three's LaToya London, who now goes by London, amazed the judges from the very outset of her stint on American Idol. As a member of the third group of eight semifinalists, her rendition of "All By Myself" elicited a standing ovation from Randy and Paula, while Simon called her the "be...

Music Review Aretha Franklin duets with Fantasia, John Legend, others  IL - Nov 23, 2007 The album also includes two new numbers: the Underdogs-produced smooth R&B tune Put You Up On Game with American Idol winner Fantasia and the much more ...

By Kaisa, CBB Contributor According to MediaTakeOut.com, Broadway show The Color Purple actress and American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, 23, and rapper Young Dro, 28, are expecting their first child. According to a show insider, Fantasia has told the cast ...

Fantasia pregnant with Young Dro baby? press release), GA - Nov 15, 2007 American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino is reportedly pregnant with Atlanta rapper Young Dro’s baby. This will make baby No. 2 for the singer who already has ...

With the new season of "American Idol" on the horizon, the MyIdol Message Boards are chalk-full of fun conversations about Idol sightings, new music, theme nights, and alumni news. Check out the "Idol Grapevine" for a taste of what's being discussed! LaKisha and Fantasia are in the Broad...

Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and Fantasia land 2007 AMA nominations  MA - Fantasia -- who is currently playing the role of Miss Celie in Oprah Winfrey's Tony Award-winning Broadway show The Color Purple -- received a 2007 AMA ...

With the new season of American Idol beginning in only a few short months, the MyIdol Message Boards are filled with excited chatter about what we can expect. Many members are also taking the opportunity to find out what their favorite Idols of seasons past are up to these days. Have a questio...

By Jeanne American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino, made headlines when she admitted that she could hardly read. She made a commitment to improve her literacy and now she is rewarding other young people who are doing the same. source Share This

When so-called Long Island Lolita Amy Fisher appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show"  yesterday, lawyers for her former lover Joey Buttafuoco said he’d be happy to appear on the show as well — for $50,000. Winfrey’s show doesn’t pay guests and declined.  . . . Rosario Dawson says Colin Farrell has...

By El Bicho Yet, Asia found them cutting some of the excesses of the genre to make music more pop radio friendly. They succeeded as their debut album hit #1 on the Billboard album charts, propelled by the hit single, “Heat of the Moment,” which continues to stay a fixture of pop culture through South Par...

By harvey Anyway, Fantasia Barrino stopped into an NYC piercing parlor recently to switch up her clit piercing. Fantasia, now starring in "The Color Purple" on Broadway, used some down time Thursday at New York's Unimax, a tattoo- and ...

By Larry Sakin Their latest effort Fantasia: Live In Tokyo is a pleasant, but uncreative piece of retro chic. The album features the original lineup of Howe, Wetton, Downes, and Palmer all of whom have kept their chops up through the years. The music here is very clean, the recording extremely crisp. Music...

Former American Idol Fantasia (Barrino) seemingly took her own advice from her smash hit "Free Yourself." The singer completely unleashes the wild woman we all knew was within her for a very un-Idol type set that sees her talking about curvaceous women, rough neck men and (oh my) sex. hipho...

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PASADENA, CA � American Idol® winner and Grammy®-nominated recording artist Fantasia stars as herself in “The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale,” a Lifetime Original Movie Event inspired by her #1 New York Times best-selling autobiography, Life is Not a Fairy Tale, that...